Which is better for pruning branches?

The Neo-tec. At about 8 lb with a 12 inch bar it reaches limbs one-handed, where the 19.8 lb FARMMAC is awkward above shoulder height.

Which is better for felling trees?

The FARMMAC. Its 72cc engine and 24 to 28 inch bar capacity cut through trunks the 25.4cc Neo-tec cannot handle.

Is the FARMMAC worth the extra $164?

Only if you cut big timber. For limbs and small cleanup the Neo-tec does the job at $85.99; the FARMMAC's power is wasted on light work.

Does the FARMMAC come with a bar and chain?

No. The $249.99 listing is the powerhead only. Budget for a 24 to 28 inch bar and 3/8 inch, 0.063 inch chain.

The FARMMAC is built for commercial duty with a magnesium crankcase and should outlast a light 25cc saw under heavy use. The Neo-tec is fine for occasional trimming.

Can one person run the FARMMAC all day?

Not comfortably. At 19.8 lb plus fuel it is a two-handed saw for shorter sessions, and it burns a tank in about 17 minutes at full load.

Neo-tec NCS2500E 12in 25cc 25.4cc Top Handle Gas Chainsaw vs FARMMAC F380W 72cc Gas Chainsaw Professional Heavy-Duty Saw for Logging

These are two different tools, not two versions of one. The Neo-tec NCS2500E is an 8 lb, 25.4cc top-handle saw for limbing and pruning at $85.99. The FARMMAC F380W is a 72cc, 4.9 hp powerhead for felling and bucking at $249.99. Buy the Neo-tec for light yard work and the FARMMAC for real logging or firewood in big timber.

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